Terms of Use

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using CactusHugs.com (“Cactus Hugs,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

1. General Information

Cactus Hugs is a local guide and content site focused on Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. Content is provided for general informational purposes only.

2. No Professional Advice

Information on this site may include opinions, recommendations, and general guidance. It is not legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. You are responsible for verifying details (such as pricing, hours, locations, availability, and policies) directly with businesses, venues, or official sources before making decisions.

3. Accuracy and Updates

We make reasonable efforts to keep content accurate and current, but details change. We do not guarantee that any content is complete, reliable, or up to date at all times. Use the site at your own discretion.

4. External Links and Third-Party Content

Cactus Hugs may link to third-party websites or include embedded content (such as videos, maps, social posts, or widgets). We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk.

5. Advertising, Sponsored Content, and Affiliate Links

This site may display advertising served through third-party platforms (such as Google Ad Manager) and may include affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click a link or make a purchase through a partner site, at no additional cost to you.

Sponsored or paid placements, when present, are clearly identified.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on CactusHugs.com, including text, logos, graphics, and site design, is owned by or licensed to Cactus Hugs and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts for commentary or discussion, provided you include clear credit and a link back to the original page. Republishing full articles or copying substantial portions of content without permission is not allowed.

7. User Submissions (Tips, Messages, Photos, and Other Materials)

If you submit tips, messages, photos, videos, or other materials to Cactus Hugs (including by email or social platforms), you understand that:

You are submitting content voluntarily.
You confirm you have the right to share the content.
You grant Cactus Hugs a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, edit, publish, and display the submitted content in connection with operating and promoting the site.

We may choose not to use submitted materials. We are not obligated to publish anything submitted.

8. Prohibited Use

You agree not to use this site in any way that could damage the site, interfere with access, or violate any law. Prohibited activities include:

Attempting to gain unauthorized access to site systems
Scraping or copying site content at scale without permission
Uploading or transmitting malicious code
Using the site for harassment, threats, or unlawful activity

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Cactus Hugs is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the site, its content, or its availability.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cactus Hugs and its owners, contributors, and partners are not liable for any damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the site or reliance on any information provided on the site.

11. Copyright and DMCA Notices

If you believe content on this site infringes on your copyright, please review our Copyright / DMCA Notice for instructions on submitting a claim.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, you can contact us at:

info@cactushugs.com
Cactus Hugs
P.O. Box 10445
Palm Desert, CA 92255

Effective date: December 2025